Input needed on Duracoat on revolver

[GLOCKCRAZZ]

I have a S&W .38 model 37 and it needs to be refinished.
I have been searching but can not find alot of pics of wheel guns being duracoated. Is there a reason for this?
I'm thinking of getting someone to duracoat it with some sort camo. Any input or pics would be great.

 

[rockmup]

just off the top of my head I'd say it has a lot to do with the fact that they spend a lot of time in holsters. Spray coatings are not the best choice for that, any of them. Second would be that they end up with a wear ring around the cylinder.


These guys should be able to help you with something http://www.plate-tacular.com/

 

[GLOCKCRAZZ]

Yeah I don't think there's anything I can do to stop a ring mark. I know someone getting into duracoating and it would only cost me the paint. But I don't want my gun screwed up at the same time. I was thinking about haveing it parkerized but this guy really wants to paint it. So at this point I'm just toying with the idea.

 

[Akajun]

It should be parked, then painted. Duracoat/guncoat does much better on a rough surface. Plus when the paint chips or wears, you still have protection under the paint.

I like Guncoat on hanguns a little better cause they are small and fit in the oven. I find its a little tougher than duracoat.

However whatever you use, be prepared to touch it up every couple of years.

 

[GIJeaux]

Just Parkerize it. You will wish you had later on down the road. Unless you just can't live without that "Camo" paint job.
Be well.

Al

 

[Guate_shooter]

I would go with kg gunkotr all the way instead of duracoat, much better finish product and applies easier, I would go bake on over air dry any day.

 

[CloudStrife]

I would go with kg gunkotr all the way instead of duracoat, much better finish product and applies easier, I would go bake on over air dry any day.

How is bake on easier than air dry?
Duracoat is bakeable, but it has a hardener, so it's not necessary.

 

[smith625]

Cobalt gun armor is the way to go , pm DMH on this board.